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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 775.38 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 775.38 and 545.32 is: 752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 775.38 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/775.38 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 775.38 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 422,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,830.22/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.53

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